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DY55 XZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,019 mi
Last recorded25,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,019 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,464 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 19,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,155 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 19,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,954 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,220 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,139 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,134 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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DY55 XZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 XZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 XZK registered?

DY55 XZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DY55 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 XZK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY55 XZK have outstanding finance?

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